Quality of Life-a Goal for Schizophrenia’s Therapy

Quality of Life (QOL) assessment represents a good instrument to monitor the evolution of schizophrenia and the treatment’s outcomes. The present study has evaluated the relationship between the level of the QOL and different socio-demographical and clinical factors. Lower QOL for schizophrenic pers...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: PÎRLOG, M.C., ALEXANDRU, D.O., POPESCU, R.E., BALCU, L., STRUNOIU, L.M., DUICA, L.C., DUȚESCU, M.M.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medical University Publishing House Craiova 2018
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Original Paper
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6320457/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30746158
http://dx.doi.org/10.12865/CHSJ.44.02.05
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Sumario:Quality of Life (QOL) assessment represents a good instrument to monitor the evolution of schizophrenia and the treatment’s outcomes. The present study has evaluated the relationship between the level of the QOL and different socio-demographical and clinical factors. Lower QOL for schizophrenic persons was influenced by the severity of symptoms and cognitive deficits, while same low level of QOL could be considered an indicator for suicidal behavior. The correct therapeutically management of individuals with schizophrenia could lead to better outcomes in terms of life satisfaction of patients and response to the treatment’s strategies.

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